In this episode, Mike sits down with Emma from Marketing by Emma to uncover 11 things ruining your Amazon listings — and some of them are downright embarrassing. If you’re still stuffing keywords like it’s 2016 or using ALL CAPS to scream at your customers, this one’s for you.

Emma pulls no punches. Emojis in your bullets? Amazon says no. Satisfaction guarantees? Not allowed. And let’s talk about those comparison charts — you get one. Just one.

Mike keeps it real, throwing in stories about keyword stuffing from the early SEO days (shoutout to Lexus for hiding white text on white backgrounds — we see you), while Emma reminds us that Amazon’s AI is smarter than you think.

This isn’t 2016 anymore. You can’t trick the system, and you definitely can’t trick your customers.

We’ll see you in The PPC Den!

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Guest Co-Host: Emma Shermer Tamir

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno

Got high ACoS driving you crazy? In this solo chat, Michael breaks down a simple but game-changing idea: setting minimum and maximum bids in your Amazon PPC campaigns. You’ll learn when to push bids higher, when to pull them back, and how to stay in control without losing your mind (or your money).

Michael breaks it all down: how to stay competitive with ranking keywords, when to cap your bids, and how to use revenue per click (RPC) to nail your target ACoS. Simple tips, real examples.

We’ll see you in The PPC Den!

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno 

Emma Shermer Tamir of Marketing by Emma joins Michael this week to offer a concise strategy for writing Amazon product listings that real humans can read and understand so you can appeal to customers and not just bots. Amazon’s primary focus is the customer’s experience, so it should be yours too. This episode is for you if you want to know what a clear listing really looks like!

This episode is a rerelease of one of our most popular episodes. Please note the resources and link section for any relevant updates.

We’ll see you in The PPC Den!

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Guest Co-Host: Emma Shermer Tamir

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno

In this episode with Elizabeth Greene from Junglr, we share 6 smart ways to win on Black Friday. Stop wasting time refreshing Ad Console—it’s not showing the full picture. We’ll show you why Business Reports are your real MVP. Bleeding keywords? Gone. Runaway budgets? Handled. Data delays? Laughable. We’ll also cover why untested keywords and runaway budgets can ruin your sales. If your prep work fell through or you’re still scrambling, this is the no-fluff guide you need to stay in control and win big.

We’ll see you in The PPC Den!

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Guest Co-Host: Elizabeth Greene

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno

In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise and diving straight into what Amazon DSP, AMC, and Streaming TV really mean for your ad strategy. Together with Sam Lee from Trivium, we’re exposing the behind-the-scenes insights Amazon won’t spell out—how DSP can impact your bottom line, where AMC’s data advantage actually kicks in, and why so many brands are still missing the mark by ignoring the customer journey.

We’ll show you exactly when to use AMC’s data to validate your ad spend, when DSP is just burning cash, and why first-click and last-click attribution are more than just metrics—they’re the key to finding out if your strategy’s worth it. If you're ready to stop wasting budget and make every click count, this episode is your wake-up call.

We’ll see you in The PPC Den!

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Guest Co-Host: Sam Lee 

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno 

In this episode, Michael teams up with Amazon PPC expert Blair Forrest to tackle one of the biggest challenges sellers are facing right now: Amazon’s new inbound placement fees. These sneaky fees are quietly chipping away at sellers’ profits, and most don’t even realize how much they’re paying.

Did you know Amazon now charges you extra just to split your shipments across its warehouses? Michael and Blair break down exactly how these fees work, why they’ve become every seller’s nightmare, and, most importantly, how you can fight back. They’ll reveal the surprising tricks to slash these costs — from choosing the right number of warehouses to partnering with prep centers that can save you thousands. They even explore how some brands have completely sidestepped Amazon’s fees by thinking outside the box.

If you’re tired of watching Amazon eat into your margins, this episode is packed with clear, actionable strategies that can make a real difference.

We’ll see you in The PPC Den!

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Amazon's New Profit Killer: Placement Fees

1:16 - How These Fees Are Draining Seller Profits

5:57 - Pay or Split: The Costly Choice for Sellers

9:21 - Breaking Down Amazon's Fee Structure

13:15 - The AWD Loophole: Amazon’s Secret Workaround

16:40 - Hack Your Logistics Costs Now

21:11 - The Future of Amazon Agencies: Get Ready

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Where to find Blair Forrest, AMZ Prep 

Why the ‘Perfect’ Amazon PPC Account Is a Myth?

https://youtu.be/BHAcBcS29W4 

The Simplified Q4 Bids & Budget System for Amazon Sellers

What is Amazon IPI Score?

10 Steps to Maximize Amazon FBA Inventory Limits

How Do I Perfect My Amazon Inventory Management?

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Guest Co-Host: Blair Forrest

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno 

In this solo podcast, Michael Erickson Facchin is here to make sure you don’t just “survive” Amazon’s Q4 madness—you dominate it. Cyber Monday, Black Friday, holiday shopping chaos? Bring it on. Michael’s breaking down his no-BS strategy to pump up your bids, ramp up your budgets, and grab every sale you can.

Think you can just ride the wave? Think again. Not this season! Because as Michael says, sitting back with a coffee on Black Friday might just cost you the big bucks. 

Plus, it’s the one time of year Ad Badger offers their exclusive discount.  Don’t let Santa’s sleigh pass you by—gear up and get ready to conquer Q4 like a pro!

Subscribe to our newsletter so you never miss our biggest annual sale—stay in the loop for our best offers all year!

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno

Ever feel overwhelmed by all those “let me audit your Amazon PPC account” offers? If you've been told a simple audit will give you a “perfect” account, it's time for a reality check. In this episode, we’re breaking down why a flawless PPC account doesn’t exist—and why the real secret to success is staying active, testing, and evolving.

Joining us is Noemi Bolojan  from Scale Wave, a talented Amazon PPC marketer and friend of the show, here for her fifth episode. Together, we’ll explore how audits can actually help when they’re used as a tool for growth, not a quick fix. So if you’re looking to take your Amazon PPC to the next level, tune in as we uncover the real path to progress.

We’ll see you in The PPC Den!

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Guest Co-Host: Noemi Bolojan

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno

In this episode, Michael sits down with Shane White  of Nobul Partners to reveal the untold secrets behind AI video ads and why top Amazon sellers are keeping them under wraps. Together, they dig into how AI is transforming video ad creation, boosting click-through rates, and why creative optimization is the next big thing in Amazon advertising.

Shane shares how his team has been experimenting with AI video for nearly a year, delivering 5x higher conversion rates for their clients. 

From using 3D renders to customizing video for specific keywords, this episode gives you a real inside look at how AI is making video ads faster, cheaper, and more effective. ‘We’re creating ads that finally hit the mark without the crazy price tag,’ Shane says, as they walk through practical examples and tips you can start using today.

We’ll see you in The PPC Den!

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Guest Co-Host: Shane White

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno 

In This Special Episode of the PPC Den Podcast...

Badger Nation, it's time to celebrate! 🎉 We’ve officially hit 300 episodes of diving deep into Amazon PPC. That’s 300 rounds of CTR tweaks, ACoS wins, and keyword battles—because if there’s one thing we know, it’s that optimization never sleeps.

We’ve laughed through the Prime Day chaos, shared victories over wasted spend, and heard stories from you—our listeners—about turning campaigns (and entire businesses) around. Some of you even took the plunge, launched agencies, and trained your teams using what you learned here. That’s the kind of impact we live for.

Massive shoutout to Nancy Gonzalez, the legend behind the scenes from episode one, and Pedro Moreno, our editor, making sure every episode sounds as sharp as your bid strategies. And of course, to every guest who dropped knowledge bombs along the way—you made us all smarter.

This journey wouldn’t mean a thing without you—our listeners. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or just tuned in last week, you’ve made the PPC Den what it is today: the go-to spot for Amazon PPC mastery.

Thank you for being part of this ride. See you next week, right here in the Den—because optimization waits for no one.

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Host and Executive Producer: Michael Erickson Facchin

Senior Producer: Nancy Lili Gonzalez

Podcast Coordinator & Graphic Designer: Sofiia Podash

Video and Audio Editor: Pedro Moreno